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Russellmania! - Russell Westbrook staked his claim to the MVP early. The Oklahoma City Thunder's dynamic point guard's 27 points in the first half set an All-Star Game record for most points scored in a half. And Russ would finish up with 41 points total to help power the West past the East, 163-158, in the highest-scoring All-Star Game ever.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Big Hit in the Big Apple - Kevin Durant and his fellow All-Stars heard it from the crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Blood Brothers - The 2015 NBA All-Star Game marked the first time ever that brothers started the contest. Yes, Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol and Memphis Grizzlies Marc Gasol battled for the ball during the opening tip-off. Big brother Pau won the tip, but Marc's squad won the game. (Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

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Man on a Mission - LeBron James didn't waste time putting the East on his back, helping them erase an 18-point deficit early in the All-Star Game and racking up highlight after highlight like a King should.  (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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King's Court - Can you say hammer time? LeBron James dropped the hammer quite a few times during this All-Star Game. In the process, King James surpassed Michael Jordan and Kareem-Abdul Jabbar in most career points in the All-Star Game, only trailing Kobe Bryant now. (Photo: EPA/JASON SZENES /LANDOV)

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King and Queen - Music royalty Beyonce and Jay Z weren't going to miss the 64th NBA All-Star Game, especially at Madison Square Garden, for anything.(TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Courtside Cutie - Rihanna sat courtside at Madison Square Garden, watching the best of the best ballers at the NBA All-Star Game. As a Bad Gal should.(TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Presidential - NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had some A-1 company for the All-Star Game, sitting courtside next to former President Bill Clinton, a noted basketball fan through the years.  (Photo: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters)

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Big Shot-Maker - No surprise here — James Harden established himself on the offensive end early in the All-Star Game with 13 points in the first quarter alone, before finishing with 29 points. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Four Hawks - There was a point during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, where four Atlanta Hawks were on the court at the same time. That's right, Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver and Al Horford took the court together. Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer also served as the coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars. ATL stand up! (Photo: Cem Ozdel/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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Brotherly Love - From competing in the Three-Point Contest on All-Star Saturday Night to repping the West as All-Stars on Sunday night, i was an All-Star weekend to remember for the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. (Photo:Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters)

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Elevation - It didn't take long for Stephen Curry to reach into his bag and cook up some highlights — whether it was sharp shooting, circus shots or unreal passing. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Picture Perfect - Klay Thompson had that beautiful shooting form on display Sunday night. Splash! (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Boogie - First time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins made his 18 minutes count, logging 14 points and seven rebounds. Go ahead, Boogie! (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Rising Star - LaMarcus Aldridge gave the Western Conference instant offense. Buckets and more buckets — it's what the All-Star Game is about. Eighteen points in 18 minutes—now that's production. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Point God - Even with point guards like Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry, Chris Paul remains the ultimate floor general. He finished the game with 12 points and 15 assists. (Photo: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)

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MVP - Russell Westbrook just wouldn't let the West lose. In the end, his 41 points not only clinched the West the win, but it gave him MVP honors. He also fell one point shy of tying the All-Star Game-high of 42 points scored by Wilt Chamberlain. Awesome performance.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)